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QuestionHow do I ask for a curly haircut?
Martin NeptonMartin Nepton is a Professional Hair Stylist and Colorist at Bang Bang LA in Los Angeles, California. With over 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in helping clients express their Queer identity through hair. Martin offers personalized haircuts and color and style services with non-gender prices based on hair length. Martin holds a BA from the University of Québec at Montréal and is a Licensed Hair Stylist in California.
Professional Hair StylistAsk them to cut your hair while it's dry so you don't accidentally lose too much of the length. -
QuestionWhat is the Deva Cut for curly hair?
Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistDeva Cut is a technique where each curl is cut individually without combing through or sectioning the hair. This helps to maintain the natural curl pattern and tailor the shape to it. -
QuestionCan you cut curly hair wet?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistYes, but you need to be careful not to use too much tension. I actually prefer to cut curly hair wet because I've found that it dries differently on different days and cutting wet is the best way to assure a precise shape. -
QuestionWhat hairstyles can I do with curly hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistLots of hairstyles work for curly hair from pixie cuts to long layers. However mid-length cuts and geometric shapes are usually not a good match for curls. -
QuestionAre layers good for curly hair?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistLayers help balance the volume of curly hair so that it coils more evenly. However, not all layers are suitable for curls. Curly hair should be cut in blended, rounded layers cut at a high elevation for the best result. -
QuestionMy hair became curly at age 75. Now, for some reason it doesn't curl anymore. Is it the cut?
Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistIt doesn’t sound like your monthly haircuts are the reason why your hair isn’t curly anymore. If your hair isn’t naturally curly and you were getting perms, it may be time for a touch up in order to bring your curls back. If your hair is naturally curly and you’ve been excessively putting chemicals on them or using a lot of heat on your hair, that could damage your curls. -
QuestionWould it be a good idea to cut my hair really short?Ashley AdamsAshley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
Professional Hair StylistTake your facial shape and hair texture into consideration to decide if a very short haircut is best for you. Also, take your daily lifestyle into consideration and ask yourself a few questions: will you be able to maintain the new haircut financially? Is it appropriate for work? etc. -
QuestionWill a heater increase hair loss?
Community AnswerNo, but it can cause curls to become permanently straighter and frizzier. -
QuestionWhat can cause curly hair to stop growing?
Community AnswerThe issue isn't growth, but length retention. Lack of moisture and over-manipulation can cause your curls/coils/kinks to shrink up.
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QuestionWhat if I can't find someone who cuts curly hair well in my area?
Community AnswerIf it's feasible, broaden the search area. Otherwise, continue interviewing stylists until you find someone who has a interest in researching best practices for cutting curly hair. -
QuestionHow do I know if a hair cut on someone else with curly hair will look good on me?
Community AnswerYou can't know for sure. Try Googling the haircut and your curl type and see if you can get a sense for it through discussion forums and the like. -
QuestionIs thinning a good idea?
Community AnswerIf you have problems maintaining your hair regularly, thinning is a great option.
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QuestionHow do I find out what type of haircut I should get?
Community AnswerConsider following the tips in Choose a Haircut That Flatters Your Facial Shape to help you decide.
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